Memphis Italian Festival: A place to play bocce, eat pasta and greet family
Since 1989, Holy Rosary Catholic Church in East Memphis has staged the festival centered that centers around Italian gravy, aka spaghetti sauce.
Since 1989, Holy Rosary Catholic Church in East Memphis has staged the festival centered that centers around Italian gravy, aka spaghetti sauce.
Before embarking on ministry mission and a career working with youths, Billy Buford toiled off the bench for then-Memphis State.
The Memphis Redbirds will return to AutoZone Park Tuesday to begin a six-game series against the Louisville Bats.
John DeBerry, the Republican nominee for Shelby County mayor, talked on “Behind The Headlines” about state intervention in Memphis and Shelby County as well as his hopes for a gradual withdrawal of the Memphis Safe Task Force.
The decision to launch an investigation has left some of the employees who resigned feeling angry and persecuted.
The Memphis Showboats set sail out of the city last summer with their exit made official early last October. Yet that didn’t stop The Arena League from proceeding with plans, announced early last November, to award an expansion team to a region that has seen one pro-football outfit after another slip out of its grasp.
Once known as the Sandy Special, the Grill and Grind is a dish high in protein and low in carbs.
State Rep. Antonio Parkinson held a town hall meeting Thursday to discuss Tennessee’s new congressional redistricting and update attendees about the map’s legal challenges.
A Hernando High substitute was arrested yesterday, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office.
The Lakeland native started out in the children’s programs at Germantown Community Theatre, Playhouse on the Square, Harrell Theatre and New Day Children’s Theatre.
Josh Verma made it to the national spelling bee for the third straight year. Even though he was eliminated this week, the Farmington Elementary student deserves notice.
Left fielder Matt Koperniak went 3-for-4 with a double and four RBIs in the loss. Catcher Leo Bernal also added three hits in the game and drove in a run.
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“Billy will be forever remembered, a very talented happy warrior.” — Harold Byrd about Former Tiger Billy Buford remembered as ‘friendly guy’ on 1972-73 Final Four team
“I’m curious, if the law firm finds racism, then what? Is the school going to rehire the staff to fire them accordingly?” — Daniel Keevy about UTHSC investigating former employees after racism claim involving controversial instructor
“Shelby county voters need to be able to weigh maintaining the status quo or moving the area forward with help from the state.” — Dana McLemore Edwards about GOP nominee for county mayor defends state intervention in city and county
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Today’s puzzle is detail of Derek Fordjour’s “Three Kings: Epilogue,” 2026. Acrylic, charcoal, oil pastel, and foil on newspaper mounted on canvas and is courtesy of the artist through Dan Bradica Studio.
Memphis City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington has been accused of using her position to benefit her niece, who worked in the city’s IT department.
Caesars Entertainment, which operates the Horseshoe casino in Tunica, is being acquired by a Houston-based entertainment company for $17.6 billion.
City’s United Soccer League 2 team drops to 0-2, but Thursday was another step in the process.
Head to Harry’s Italian Restaurant, owned by the family behind Olympic Steak & Pizza, for this $15 deal available on Thursdays.
The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.
In this week’s To-Do List, hear “weird music” at Crosstown, watch dragon boats race at Shelby Farms and see Olympic stars on ice in Southaven.
The Grizzlies obviously covet Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. But do they?
Bianca Phillips joins us today to talk about all the wild, wonderful and just plain weird things happening this weekend.